The 10 Agents of Deterioration–the ten biggest threats to #heritage objects and collections–has guided collections and #preservation specialists since the '90s. Now, hear from Melanie Deer about a proposed 11th Agent: Incorrect Cultural Care. https://community.ncph.org/event/CollectionsCulturalCare

To the many #PublicHistory professionals and students who are carrying on the good work in challenging times–we see you and want to recognize you. NCPH 2026 #award winners will be honored at NCPH-AASLH 2026. Submit a nomination or application by Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. https://ncph.org/about/awards/

The #GradStudent Travel Award deadline is now April 1, 2026! This award helps cover travel costs for #GradStudent members accepted for inclusion in the NCPH-AASLH 2026 conference program. Five travel awards of $500 each will be given out this year! https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

Did you complete a public history #project as part of coursework in a #PublicHistory program in the past two academic years? Apply for the NCPH Student Project Award by Sunday, Feb. 1. The winner receives a $500 grant for attendance at NCPH-AASLH 2026! https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

The #WWII Home Front series ends on Jan. 30 with “Remembering African American Service a Different Way.” Tim Campbell will discuss how historical perspective can influence the significance of a historical event. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026

On Jan. 27, 2026, the NCPH Board voted to endorse @oah.org's Statement on the Freedom and Slavery exhibit removal at Independence National Historical Park. We join with OAH in continuing “to push back against efforts to erase, sanitize, or distort history.”

Reminder–the #Ethics, #AI, and the Public Humanities Series, presented in partnership with @usaconservation.bsky.social, begins on Jan. 29 with Defining and Demystifying “AI” and “MachineLearning.” https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

The #WWII and the Home Front series continues on Wednesday with “Fences of War: Spatial Boundaries and Microhistories of WWII.” Cassie Tanks will share experiences of the home front using #OralHistories and local #archives. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026

New on History@Work–#PublicHistorian and #archivist Dr. Rhonda D. Jones writes, “archiving Black Boston is not about nostalgia; it’s about possibility. It’s about asserting that our past is not a footnote to the city’s grand narrative but central to it.” #BostonHistory https://loom.ly/b_Hc-mE

Discover how #HistoricalMarkers can enrich communities and highlight #LocalHistory in this workshop. You’ll learn how to identify meaningful marker topics, document historical significance, and gain insight into submitting a grant app. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/PomeroyJan2026

If you want the benefits of #NCPHMembership but need help covering membership costs, the Membership Support Fund is here to help us stay connected by covering membership costs for those experiencing financial insecurity. Self-report anytime at: https://ncph.org/funding-need-self-reporting-form/

Don’t miss “Untangling the Legislative #History of National Heritage Areas,” presented in partnership with the #NationalParkService, tomorrow, Jan. 21. If you help manage or conduct research on NHAs, this one is for you! https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2021677&group=#History

The 4-part American #WWII home front #history series begins this week! Jim Belcher, Jr. presents “Two Hearts, One Flag” on Jan. 22, and Clarissa Ceglio presents “A Cultural Arsenal for Democracy” on Jan. 23. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026#WWII#history#AmericanHistory

New on History@Work. Assistant Professor of #History Carolyn Barske Crawford reflects on how to create meaningful #InternationalPublicHistory experiences for students. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/learning-across-landscapes-building-global-public-history-partnerships-in-scotland/

In a 1-hour workshop, William G. Pomeroy Foundation #historians will guide participants through the process of researching compelling marker subjects, navigating the application, and drawing inspiration from #HistoricalMarker examples. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/PomeroyJan2026

Do you have #writing goals for 2026? Consider publishing with the NCPH #blog, History@Work. We review 1-3 paragraph pitches related to #PublicHistory. Send your pitch to [email protected] to get started. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/guidelines/

Voting is closing soon! You have until Thursday, January 15, 2026 to help shape the future of NCPH by casting your #vote this election cycle. Check your email for the link to your personal ballot from SurveyMonkey.

Despite challenges, public historians are producing projects, conducting analyses, practicing grassroots history, and providing consulting and volunteer services. Let's recognize them! Nominations for the Best in Public History for 2026 are due Feb. 1, 2026. https://ncph.org/about/awards/

Kick off a new year of programming with us on Jan. 21! The event will help managers of NHAs, as well as Congressional staff and researchers, better understand the legislative history behind NHAs as they make management decisions. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2021677&group=

What do we mean when we talk about #genAI? We’ll be tackling this question in “Defining and Demystifying #AI and #MachineLearning,” part 1 of this 4-part series with @usaconservation.bsky.social https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

As you make your end-of-year contributions, we hope you will consider making a #donation to NCPH’s #AnnualFund. Your support helps us keep most of our events on a pay-what-you-can model to remain within reach of our whole community. Learn more and give at https://ncph.org/giving/annual-fund-2/#donation#AnnualFund

The #WWII and the Home Front Series kicks off on Jan. 22, 2026 with “Two Hearts, One Flag.” Jim Belcher, Jr. will share the WWII survival stories and life lessons of James Belcher, RMC USN Ret and Toyoko Inoue, his parents. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026#WWII

On Jan. 21, two historians hired to write a #LegislativeHistory of National Heritage Areas will share knowledge that can help inform future management decisions for these nationally important landscapes. #NPS Register at: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2021677&group=

Heads up! The NCPH office will be closed December 22-January 2 as our staff unplugs to rest and enjoy the holiday season with family and friends.

🚨 Stop the national park sell-off! Tell your Senator to vote NO on Lee Amendment #3972 to Interior Appropriations. Call now: npca.org/dial.

New on History@Work. Cristóbal López presents a case study on how #advocacy efforts helped establish a #NPS site, and now, how advocacy must be used to protect it. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/building-a-national-park-through-advocacy-blackwell-school-national-historic-site/

We’re pleased to share the newest version of "Best Practices for MA Programs in #PublicHistory," updated by NCPH's Curriculum and Training Committee. We hope you’ll share this #resource widely! https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NCPH-Best-Practices-for-MA-Programs-in-Public-History.pdf

In the season of #giving, we ask those who are able to consider donating to the NCPH annual fund. Your support allow us to serve the #PublicHistory community in challenging times. https://ncph.org/giving/annual-fund-2

The Investigative Project on Race and Equity hosted a virtual training this fall on “Investigating History for Reparative Storytelling.” The session gave reporters tools to weave history into accountability reporting and to uncover how systemic racism shapes today’s news. ✍🏼 tinyurl.com/4mebwzm9

Before we ring in the New Year, help us plan for the future by casting your #vote in the NCPH election! Check your email for the link to your personal ballot from SurveyMonkey, and choose from a batch of exceptionally qualified candidates.

New on History@Work. In a time of historical erasure, why should we focus on protecting digital encyclopedias? #PublicHistorian Emma Wiley makes “an argument for the basics.” #blog https://ncph.org/history-at-work/argument-for-the-basics-advocating-for-reference-projects-in-this-time-of-erasure/

NCPH and @usaconservation.bsky.social Mellon Humanities Program designed a series to help #PublicHistorians and #PublicHumanitarians get our heads around #genAI technology and its impact on our work. https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

Museums across the country have scrambled to react—and in many cases, comply—to the Trump administration’s attacks on DEI programs and policies. The Japanese American National Museum, a relatively small institution in downtown Los Angeles, chose a different path. capitalandmain.com/this-l-a-mus...

Looking for a last minute #gift for the #PublicHistorian in your life? We offer gift memberships! Pick the appropriate membership tier and purchase it. Then, we work with you to get the membership set up in the name of your giftee. https://community.ncph.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=890408&ftr=

The webinar series previously postponed due to the government shutdown has been rescheduled! Four presenters will share new scholarship on the #history of the American #WWII home front and its legacies. Find the full schedule and register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/WWIIWebinars2026#history

Newly uncovered photos of the Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks taken during the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march have been release to the Rosa Park Museum.

Join the NCPH #Advocacy Committee and @oah.org tonight at 6pm ET for a write-in! Register for free or make an optional donation to NCPH, and receive a set of #PublicHistory-themed postcards. https://community.ncph.org/event/postcard-writing-dec-2025

NCPH-AASLH 2026 #conference proposals are due today! If you’ve been editing a draft on @aaslh.org’s Submittable platform, don't forget to actually click “submit” before midnight tonight. https://loom.ly/ixDV318#conference#WorkOfRevolution

New on History@Work. Public Historian Victoria Villaseñor covers the Trump administration’s attacks on #NPS, including effects felt by staff and community members at her local park. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/trumps-attacks-on-national-parks-is-an-attack-on-public-history/

Ready. Set. Go submit your NCPH-AASLH conference proposal! Use @aaslh.org's Submittable platform to turn in your proposal by this Friday, December 5. https://aaslh.submittable.com/submit/333312/2026-aaslh-ncph-joint-conference-call-for-proposals #WorkOfRevolution

Are you or a public historian you know due to renew a NCPH membership but need help covering the cost? The Membership Support Fund covers the costs of memberships for those experiencing financial insecurity. Visit: https://ncph.org/funding-need-self-reporting-form/ #CommunitySupport #PublicHistory

Nominate your candidate for the Robert Kelley Memorial Award today! Help us honor a person or org who has made #history relevant to people outside of academia. The #award recipient will receive $500 and will be recognized at NCPH-AASLH 2026. #PublicHistory https://ncph.org/about/awards/kelley-award/

If you put history to work in the world (and for the world), we are #thankful for you—all days, but especially today. Public historians are advocating for just and equitable workplaces, cultural institutions, and stories about our past and our present, and we see you. #PublicHistory #Community

The original final conference proposal Dec. 1 deadline falls on the Monday after a holiday weekend, so we’ve extended it to Friday, Dec. 5! https://aaslh.submittable.com/submit/333312/2026-aaslh-ncph-joint-conference-call-for-proposals @aaslh.org #WorkOfRevolution

ALA celebrates today's ruling in federal court in RI permanently blocking the Administration's actions to dismantle IMLS. ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...

The Coalition has sent a letter to Sec. Burgum raising serious concerns about actions that undermine the National Park Service’s historic mission and threaten the integrity of America’s cultural heritage, including the East Wing demolition. Read the full letter → protectnps.org/2025/11/19/c...

Did you miss the last write-in? Join the next one on Dec. 8 from 6-7pm ET! Write to your representatives to advocate for #history in good company, with the NCPH #Advocacy Committee, @oah.org, and friends! https://community.ncph.org/event/postcard-writing-dec-2025

The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada.

The Robert Kelley Memorial Award deadline is Dec. 1! Nominate a person or organization who deserves to be honored for making #history relevant to people outside of academia. The #award recipient will receive $500 and will be honored at NCPH-AASLH 2026. https://ncph.org/about/awards/kelley-award/

Don’t forget to #vote in the NCPH election! Check your email for the link to your personal ballot from SurveyMonkey. Help us elect a vice-president/president-elect and treasurer of the Board; three board members at large; and two members of our Nominating Committee.